=== EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher ===
Contributors:      David Deflache
Donate link:       https://domclic.com/wordpress/plugins/effortless-multisite-language-switcher/donate
Tags:              multisite, language switcher, translation, network, multilingual  
Requires at least: 5.5  
Tested up to:      6.8
Requires PHP:      7.4  
Stable tag:        1.0.10
License:           GPLv2 or later  
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

Adds a floating globe icon to WordPress Multisite to switch between different languages or subsites easily.

== Description ==

**EffortLess Multisite Language Switcher** is a lightweight plugin designed for WordPress Multisite networks.  
It adds a floating globe icon on the frontend, allowing users to quickly switch between subsites — each typically representing a different language or locale.

The plugin detects each site's locale setting and displays an appropriate flag icon. Flags are automatically mapped using a JSON file and preloaded to enhance performance.

This plugin is ideal for multilingual networks using subdirectories or subdomains.

**Features:**
- Automatically detects and displays flags for each site in the network.
- Uses a floating, always-visible globe icon to provide an intuitive language switcher.
- Smart caching using WordPress object cache.
- Fully compatible with subdirectory and subdomain multisite setups.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Make sure each subsite in your network has the proper `WPLANG` setting (via **Settings > General**).
4. (Optional) Add your translations and flag mappings in `/assets/flags/` and `locales_flags.json`.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work on single-site WordPress installations? =  
No. This plugin is specifically designed for WordPress Multisite networks.

= How does it detect the language for each subsite? =  
It uses the `WPLANG` setting from each site's options.

= Can I customize the flags or locales? =  
Yes! You can edit the `assets/flags/locales_flags.json` file to add or override mappings.

= Are the flags hosted locally? =  
Yes, all flag icons are SVG files stored in the plugin's `/assets/flags/1x1/` directory.

== Screenshots ==

1. Floating globe icon in the bottom-right corner.
2. Language switcher with site flags.
3. JSON mapping file for locales to flag codes.

== Changelog ==

= 0.3.0 =
* Initial public release.
* Adds JSON-based flag mapping.
* Adds object caching for site listing.
* Includes floating icon rendering logic.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.3.0 =
First stable release. Install if you want a simple, floating multisite language switcher with flag icons.

== License ==

This plugin is released under the GPLv2 or later.  
You can use it freely in commercial or personal projects.